BackgroundIncludes: Data sources, Interpreting the data in this report

Characteristics of volunteersIncludes: Number of volunteers, Age and sex, Family and household type, State and Territory, Labour force status, Socio-economic disadvantage, Birthplace

The volunteering experienceIncludes: Frequency of volunteering, Expenses related to volunteering, Reimbursement for expenses related to volunteering

Volunteers and the communityIncludes: Involvement of parents in voluntary work and community activities undertaken as a child, Attendance at and participation in sport or community recreation and cultural activities and groups, Diversity of social networks, Feelings of trust, Feelings of safety